DIY: My Custom Gold Studded Chuck Taylor Project

I always wanted a pair of studded Christian Louboutin slip-ons, but since I can't afford them I decided to try out the studded trend by my own means while being creative. 

To satisfy my studded apparel fetish, I went out to Mood designer fabric store in the Garment District in Midtown Manhattan and got two packs of gold studs that ended up only being $9 for 144 pieces. Not bad I'd say for a starters pack. 

Here are the final results. I didn't go to crazy with the studs since I wasn't going for "flashy". I also applied the studs on the both of the outer sides of the shoe. The application process was not hard at all if you were wondering, it took me no more than 1 hour to complete both shoes.

I'm ready to give my newly revamped shoes a spin and will hopefully have an outfit photo for you as soon as I set that up. 

DIY: High Fashion Paint + Plaster Clothes Project

 Here is a DIY project that was actually executed by Outsapop.com. The results came out interesting to see, but she said that the clothes can't actually be worn in public since the paint mixed with plaster is so flaky that you would make a mess everywhere you go.

DIY: 3 Simple Bohemian Chic Projects

 1. For this dramatic, couture look all you need is a big bag of faux feathers from a hobby store, an old leather jacket and lots of hot glue.

 2. This is Boho at it's finest, ripped denim along with some glam added back to it. 

3. This project may be more for the advanced DIY crafter, but the concept looks pretty self explanatory. This project would call for lots of scrap fabric and a steady hand on a sewing machine. 

Source: Outsapop.com

DIY: Leather Sleeve Denim Jacket

Here is a leather sleeve denim jacket that was made blogger from Pearls and Studds. If you like the lux look, you can check out her step-by-step tutorial here.

Source: Outsapop.com

DIY: Glitter Shoes

The common denominator in both pairs of shoes above entirely different design is the glitter over everything look.

Glitter is a cheap and easy to use mod for clothes.

Invest in a glitter spray can if you'd like to try these above looks. To get clean edging, tape off creases and just spray in even coats. This particular brand says its good on Wood, Metal, Wicker, Plastic, Glass, Ceramic, Paper, Paper Mache, Styrofoam.

Source: Outsapop.com

DIY: Oddly Colored Eyebrows

Angela Brandys S/S 2012 @ Not Just A Label collection is one designer who revisited this couture look.

 This look has been done already on the runways from Balenciaga F/W 2010.

Source: Outsapop.com

DIY: Watch Your Jacket

I didn't even think about how appealing this would be for my readers more or less the fact of how funny it looks. but if your not so good with the time this would be a great DIY for you.

Source: Outsapop.com

DIY: Ombre "Honey Dipped" Ends

The ombre half dyed look above has been a big trend in hair this season, it's amazing to see on girls with dark girls and it's noted by hair blogger BritPopPrincess that it's a simple DIY at home! 

Now, I'm not a fan of 'hair' DIY because I don't trust myself when it comes to messing up my good locks, but in the video below, she is coloring her extensions. I'd recommend that route and not to try this on your real hair since this will be bleach you'll be using in your hair. 

Source: YouTube.com

DIY: Revamp Your Black Boots

For this simple DIY, here was the inspiration from the Dr. Martens Homepage. 

I knew I don't  wear studded belts like that unless I'm going to a Halloween party as a biker, so I decided to put some use to this old boot. 

Plus Dr. Marten is trying to charge $240 for the boot above just because of the added belt. Thats a little outrageous for a simple DIY.

DIY: Attention To Detail

This sweater looks like a great DIY. 

Little things that people create in their minds and put on their bodies make me always stay interested in fashion. 

If your tired of looking at an old garment in your closet. Find a new way to "Make It Work", as Tim Gunn would say. 

Source: hel-looks.com

DIY: Looks Like Homemade Sandals

You can't get any better than some strappy gladiator sandals that look like that cost him next to nothing to make. They look as if some rope were delicately sewn into two pieces of leather and then laced up around his foot. 

There was no contact or outfit description with this photo. 

Source: TheSartorialist.com

DIY: Dip Dye Denim

These are an actual pair of jeans from the designer Dries Van Noten. 

I shouldn't even have to explain how easy this is to do.

These jeans retail for $450, but looks like you can mimic the same for less than $20

DIY: Fancy Pants

This is so easy to expedite, all you need is acrylic paint and an imagination to get a high-fashion look with an old pair of jeans that you where about to throw out. 

DIY: Embellish

Loving this abstract take on the "pocket square". 

Inspiration for a photo-shoot maybe?
If it was less flowers it can be pulled off on the street! I want to try it.

DIY: Bowtie Necklace

I saw this feature in my recent copy of Teen Vogue magazine. I adore this idea. It's cute, simple and a great trendy way to turn an old boring pretied-bowtie into something functional.

I am going to go to my local Hobby Lobby store sometime soon and by a necklace to string it on.